POLICE have made two more arrests in connection with the shooting of a Southampton dad.

Last night police confirmed they had arrested two more people following the killing of Jahmel Jones who was shot dead in a flat in St Mary Street in Southampton on Saturday.

The 20-year-old man and a 34-yearold woman are in custody.

This comes on top of five arrests over the murder of Jahmel, who police say was known to his family under that name and not Jamal as they had previously released.

Officers have also been distributing hundreds of leaflets bearing the images of the suspects wanted over the shooting of the Southampton dad have been delivered to homes around the murder scene.

The leaflets, with a CCTV image of three men detectives want to trace in connection with the shooting, have been delivered to homes in St Mary Street and Northam Road as well as adjoining side roads. Officers are also continuing with increased patrols and street briefings.

Chief Inspector Craig Dibdin, said: “We’re maintaining a visible presence in the area while the investigation continues so that we can answer any questions residents may have and listen to their concerns.

“We recognise the impact that a crime like this has on the wider community and we are working closely with colleagues on the Hampshire Major Investigation Team and Operation Fortress to reassure people that the force is committed to solving this murder as well as to tackling the wider problems associated with drug-related violence.

“We also know that the investigation has caused some disruption to the community and we are working as fast as we can to return the area to normality. We thank residents again for their patience and support.”

It was hoped remaining residents who have not been able to get into their homes since the shooting because of forensic examinations of the area around the shooting, would be able to return by tonight.

Anyone with any information about the shooting in St Mary’s should contact the Hampshire Major Investigation Team on 101 and quoting Operation Emetic. If they wish to remain anonymous they can call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.